vendor:
gnome-pty-helper
by:
Unknown
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
UTMP hostname spoofing
20
CWE
Product Name: gnome-pty-helper
Affected Version From: gnome-pty-helper compiled against gnome-libs-1.4.2/zvt
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: CVE-2005-0756
CPE: a:gnome:gnome-pty-helper
Platforms Tested:
2005
Local UTMP hostname spoofing vulnerability in gnome-pty-helper
The 'gnome-pty-helper' application is susceptible to a local UTMP hostname spoofing vulnerability. This allows users to spoof remote hostname information in UTMP records, potentially misdirecting administrators and users.
Mitigation:
There is no known mitigation for this vulnerability.
